OnlyFans creator Kylie Perez, known online as Natalie Monroe, has been sentenced to one year in federal prison for filing a false tax return. Her sentence also includes one year of supervised release.
U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber imposed the sentence, according to an August 20 Justice Department announcement. Perez pleaded guilty on May 20, 2026.
Prosecutors Detail Earnings and Unpaid Taxes
Prosecutors said Perez earned more than $5.4 million from her social media accounts between 2019 and 2023. They described a scheme involving a false federal tax return for 2019 and at least $1.5 million in unpaid taxes for 2020 through 2023.
The conviction concerns the false return. The unpaid taxes from later years form part of the broader conduct described in the government’s announcement.
IRS Criminal Investigators Handled the Case
IRS Criminal Investigation investigated Perez, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Merrilyn E. Hoenemeyer prosecuted the case. The announcement did not specify a prison reporting date or provide details about any restitution order.
Online Income Carries Tax Obligations
The IRS’s guidance on digital-platform earnings says income from gig work must be reported even when it comes from part-time work or a side business.
That obligation also applies when a worker does not receive an information form, such as a Form 1099. Payments in cash, property or virtual currency can also be taxable.
The agency advises people earning money through these activities to keep records, report income and account for eligible business expenses. Receiving payment through an online platform does not remove those responsibilities.